Reviews
Mark Rylance was Tailor-Made for Clever Crime Thriller ‘The Outfit’ (Review)
As we roll on through March, studios continue to steer clear of The Batman throughout most of the month. By not presenting the Warner Brothers’ film with a blockbuster challenge, it provides an opportunity for other studios to release smaller films. And thankfully,...
‘Deep Water’ is Bizarre and Unintentionally Funny (Review)
It’s nice to see Ben Affleck all but move on from his take on Batman for Warner Brothers (minus one more brief appearance in next year’s The Flash). Hopefully, means we’ll get to see him in more dramas and thrillers that capture viewer’s eyes. While his latest film,...
‘The Adam Project’ is Ryan Reynolds’ Finest Film to Date (Review)
More often than some might realize, a majority of Netflix’s big budget films are mostly forgettable, even though they may feel appropriately fine for their streaming service. These films come and go the second the credits roll, as the streamer offers you a variety of...
‘The Batman’ is a Gothic Tour de Force (Review)
With the annual bombardment of comic book movies we see every year, it’s hard to believe that it has been a decade since we last saw a Batman solo movie (The Dark Knight Rises). During that span, some of those films have left a lasting impression on cinema consumers...
‘Cyrano’ is a Marvelous Musical Film Adaptation of a Timeless Tale (Review)
Director Joe Wright’s career has been uneven in its attempts to reach the heights it did with the one-two punch of Pride and Prejudice and Atonement in 2005 and 2007 respectively, although his WWII-set period piece Darkest Hour received awards recognition in 2018. His...
‘Dog’ is a Charming Buddy Comedy Despite its Limitations (Review)
Within the first five minutes, you know exactly what kind of movie Dog is going to be. We've seen similar stories countless times. But despite this, it still manages to mostly be an enjoyable time. A movie like Dog can only function if it knows what kind of movie it...
Atrocious ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Tries to Cover its Rust in the Worst Ways Possible (Review)
It was just over a month ago when audiences were gifted a great “remakequel” from the horror genre with the new Scream. However, if you need a prime example of how not to make one, then look no further than Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which is now streaming on Netflix....
Sweet, Humorous ‘I Want You Back’ WIll Win You Over (Review)
It feels more rare these days to get a rom-com that offers just the right blend of humor, romance, and sweetness in one film. But thankfully, I Want You Back checks the boxes for all of those things. Amazon Prime’s latest original film is without a doubt one of the...
Script Leaves Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson at the Altar in ‘Marry Me’ (Review)
With Valentine’s Day arriving on Monday, so comes the perfect time to release a romantic comedy in theaters (or streaming). Marry Me is one of two notable releases this weekend and certainly has the biggest appeal, thanks to its two leads Jennifer Lopez and Owen...
‘Death on the Nile’ is Occasionally Witty, but isn’t as Smart as it Thinks it is (Review)
We're in that early part of the year where most movies hitting the big screen will be forgotten by the end of the year. This isn't always the case (Black Panther, Get Out), and Death on the Nile looked like it had a chance to be an early year standout. Unfortunately,...
‘Flee’ is an Astonishing and Affecting Achievement in Animation and Documentary (Review)
From the documentaries Apollo 11 and Amazing Grace to foreign narratives like The Worst Person In The World and the 2020 Best Picture Oscar winner Parasite, Neon Films has cemented itself as a film distributor willing to give work from documentarians and foreign...
‘Parallel Mothers’ is A Provocative Drama Propelled by Powerful Performances (Review)
Since the late 1970s, filmmaking auteur Pedro Almodovar has received praise from critics and audiences in his home country of Spain as well as in North America, first breaking through stateside with Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown in 1988, then again with...